Liberton Christian School vs Māori Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberton Christian School
Pine Hill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Māori Hill School
Maori Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
| Measure | Liberton Christian School Pine Hill, Otago | Māori Hill School Maori Hill, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 85 | #2 of 85 |
| National rank | #170 of 1,559 | #57 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 140 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 373 |
| Total roll | 140 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.4% | 4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Pine Hill | Maori Hill |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.libertonchristian.school.nz | www.maorihill.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Māori Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.3 vs 79.0).
- •Māori Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 379).
- •Māori Hill School does better on roll size (247 vs 140).
- •Liberton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.4% vs 4%).
- •Māori Hill School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 140.
- •Liberton Christian School is a state integrated school while Māori Hill School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Liberton Christian School better than Māori Hill School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Māori Hill School ranks higher (85.3 vs 79.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Liberton Christian School and Māori Hill School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pine Hill and Maori Hill in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liberton Christian School: 379. Māori Hill School: 373. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liberton Christian School and Māori Hill School rank in Otago?
Liberton Christian School is 6th of 85 and Māori Hill School is 2nd of 85 among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).